Student arrested after gun found at school

JACKSONVILLE — A student was arrested at a Florida high school after officials found a gun.

The Florida Times-Union reported that the weapon was discovered Friday morning at Mandarin High School.

An automated telephone call to parents said the discovery came as school officials investigated a group of students who were in an "unauthorized area" and found one in possession of a firearm. The gun was confiscated, and the student taken into custody by police.

The message said the student will face criminal charges, as well as possible expulsion.

No injuries were reported.

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